Indonesia

Indonesia in April

April is a good time to visit Indonesia, though not the very best.

Good time Shoulder season

Dry season. In Bali, there's plenty of sunshine in the dry season. Temperatures are high and uniform throughout the year. They are slightly higher from October to April, when the daily average is around 28 °C (82 °F)

Festivals in April

Idul Fitri (Lebaran) Book ahead (approximate dates)

End of Ramadan and the huge 'mudik' homecoming: transport booked out and closures nationwide. Moves ~11 days earlier yearly.

First day of Shawwal, when the crescent moon is sighted at the end of Ramadan. The Islamic calendar is purely lunar: it moves about 11 days earlier each year.

Galungan & Kuningan Celebration (approximate dates)

Bali's most important festival, streets lined with towering penjor bamboo poles. Recurs on the 210-day Balinese calendar.

Recurs every 210 days on the Balinese Pawukon calendar: Galungan always falls on a Wednesday and Kuningan ten days later.
Next date: 13–23 Jan 2027

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